25 Things I am Thankful For!
1. My Salvation – The fact that Jesus would die for a sinner like me leaves me speechless!
2. My Wife Kasie- I have not always been a good husband or even friend to her, but she never gave up on the man I could be! I love you, Babe, more than there are grains of sand in the desert!
3. My Kids – The fact that God would entrust these precious children into my care amazes me.
4. My Ministry – I do not look at what I do as a job. God has given me an opportunity to minister to students, parents, and teachers. I am forever grateful!
5. Denise Waters – For encouraging and believing in me! Clinton Waters - Teaching me not to quit! Our motto in my house is Waters do not quit!
6. My Brothers – Keyan and Cj, you are a part of me wherever you go.
7. My Father-in-Law- I love you, Wayne, you are a good man!
8. My Friends – You know who you are! I could not be where I am without your love and support.
9. Coffee – Laugh if you will, but it is the little things in life we take for granted. Imagine a life without coffeeL
10. My Home – To see my kids run and laugh and feel safe and secure in their home brings comfort.
11. Hal and Bonnie Elrod – Thank you for reaching out to us and loving on us and our kids!
12. Pastor David Perdue – You set an example of spiritual leadership for me I have never forgotten.
13. Milford Christian School – You allowed this church planter with no formal teaching experience to invade your world and it changed mine forever! Thank you for never forgetting me!
14. Fairwinds Christian School – Man, I love you! You allowed me to be used of God in one of my darkest moments. You let me be real and transparent and you in turn did the same. I will forever be grateful for the three years I spent with you!
15. Cornerstone Christian Academy – You embraced my crazy family with such love that it overwhelms us. You also allow me to be real and transparent. Chad, thanks for taking the time to pray about the Campus Minister position and who would fill it. I am here because of prayer! Thank you, Lord, for this new chapter in our lives.
16. Trinity Baptist College – It was there I was trained and came out of my shell! Hard to believe I was once very shy!
17. Failure – While failure stinks it also allows opportunity for growth! Failing forward hurts like the dickens, however it has been through a veil of tears that I have seen the most spiritual and emotional growth occur.
18. Open Arms Baptist Church – Our little church plant and the many people we reached for Jesus Christ. While our time together was short ( just four years) I learned a great deal about faith!
19. Fairwinds Baptist Church - For your love and encouragement!
20. Dr. Charles Shafer, Bro. John Cash, and Dr. Charles Shoemaker – These men invested in me more than they will ever know!
21. Bed Time Laughter - Making memories with my wife & kids that will last a life time.
22. Dr. E.L. Brittain – For following the voice of God and starting the church that led me to Christ!
23. Phyllis Lemmon and Cindy Armstrong – My secretaries at FCS who had patience with me as I grew into my position and trusted that even if I seemed crazy that I was being led by God!
24. Adoption – Because of this special gift I have three more precious children!
25. Grace – Heavenly Father, you have changed my life! You gave me a new life, a new career, and a new passion!
